Tragic Crash in Miami Beach Takes Lives of 3 Young Victims
A harrowing incident on Biscayne Bay leaves three children dead after a barge collides with a sailboat. Details emerge on the tugboat captain charged in the case.
Miami Beach, FL - The tranquil waters of Biscayne Bay were the site of a devastating tragedy this past July, as a barge crashed into a sailboat, resulting in the deaths of three young children. The captain of the tugboat towing the barge has now been charged in connection with the incident.
The crash occurred on a clear afternoon, when the 50-foot sailboat was struck by the 300-foot barge being towed by the tugboat. Eyewitnesses describe a horrific scene as the smaller vessel was quickly engulfed, with the three children on board unable to be saved.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Authorities have now charged the tugboat captain, 38-year-old John Doe, with three counts of negligent manslaughter. Investigators allege that Doe failed to maintain a proper lookout and navigate the barge safely, leading to the tragic collision.
Source: The New York Times
